Meet Your Needs With Heavy Haul Trucking

At Great Western Transportation, we are not just a dependable and structured heavy hauler. Great Western Transportation can also provide the advice and heavy equipment transport you need to successfully move heavy equipment over short and long distances. It does not matter if you have plans to move heavy machinery, oversized cargo, or anything in the middle, we have the resources to precisely handle whatever you throw at us.

We have the ability to expand our reach globally, and this gives us the opportunity to fulfill all of your heavy haul trucking needs. One of our main goals is to partner with you and ensure you have a high level of success in an ever-changing and competitive market. Special attention will need to be given to heavy haul equipment that needs to be transported. Transporting this type of equipment can sometimes present multiple challenges.

With this in mind, heavy haul trucking will rely on the right transport services to move loads and materials from one location to another. When you have a clear understanding of the types of heavy haul equipment, you will have a higher chance of finding the best heavy haul trucking service that will be able to fulfill the specific needs and guidelines you need to meet.

When it comes to finding the transportation service to haul your equipment you will need to consider permits, routing, and the handling of the cargo and materials. The right heavy haul trucking service will be able to provide you with the ultimate solution you need. The heavy haul trucking service you need will have access to the resources you need when you need them. We specialize in heavy haul trucking, shipping construction equipment, transporting heavy machinery, and more.

Reach out to us today to find out how we can help.

April 22, 2020 | | Category: Heavy Haul

Power Only Trucking: Supplying The Power For Trailers

How can a trucking company consistently save money on various expenses? If you own a small carrier business, there is a really good chance that you have asked yourself that this is the first time you have heard or asked this question. The average cost of a truck and/or trailer repair and maintenance increases every year. While owners can ensure they incorporate various tactics, such as the following:

  • using safe drive practices
  • performing regular inspections of the truck/trailer
  • ensuring tires are properly rotated

While these tactics can certainly have an impact on maintenance and repair costs, these are not the only practices that can be used to help you save money. When you take time to look beyond the truck, trailer, and other equipment you use, you will be able to find additional ways to save money. When you want to ensure that your trailers are properly maintained, the cost of maintenance can certainly increase. This is why some carriers decide to use power-only trucking.

When you use power-only trucking, a truck and a driver will be hired to transport your trailer and the products to the intended destination. There are power only shipping services that will allow you to move your shipment to a destination in the same area, an extended distance, another state, or in international territory.

Some of the common uses for power-only trucking transport include the following:

  • using flatbed trailers to transport equipment
  • moving equipment on shipping containers
  • tanker trailers

You can choose the company and the drivers based on the type of equipment or goods you want to carry. Many drivers are typically chosen based on the level of experience they have in transporting a specific type of shipment. While the majority of cargo and equipment may be transported through company-owned trucks and trailers, there are transportation services that supply just the power for the trailer movements.

If you have been looking for a transportation service to move your trailers when a truck is not available, contact Great Western Transportation today.

April 14, 2020 | | Category: Power Only Trucking

Getting Ready To Transport Equipment With Heavy Haul Trucking

If you are planning to transport equipment with heavy haul trucking, you need to make the proper preparations.  Making the proper preparations will save you time and money.  It will also make it easier and less stressful to transport your equipment.

Here are several things to take care of before using heavy haul trucking:

Know your timeframe

Heavy haul trucking isn’t something you can do at the last minute.  Depending on the item that is being transported, you may need weeks or months to get everything ready.  As soon as you think you might need heavy haul trucking, you should start getting prepared.

Get the proper permits

When you are transporting large machinery, you will need to get permits.  You may need to get permits for every state, county, and municipality that your equipment will be transported through.

Getting permits may take several weeks and each permit will cost money.  Once you have determined the transportation route, you should apply for your permits as soon as possible.

Determine your equipment’s exact dimensions

You need to know your equipment’s exact dimensions before your equipment is transported.  The last thing you want is a piece of equipment getting stuck under a bridge.  To be certain, don’t rely on the manufacturer’s specifications.  Instead, measure it yourself and confirm your equipment’s exact dimensions.

Prepare your equipment for transportation 

Make sure you know how you are transporting your machinery.  Are you dissembling part or all of the machine to make it easier to transport?  The manufacturer of your equipment may also have tips on how to prepare your equipment for transportation.

Also, make sure to clean your equipment.  Equipment covered in dirt or mud adds weight and therefore will cost more to transport.  In addition, cleaning your equipment makes it safer to transport because it gets rid of any dirt or rocks that may fly off the equipment.

Need to send equipment with heavy haul trucking?  Contact us today!

If you need to ship equipment with heavy haul trucking, contact us today!  We can guide you through the process of shipping your equipment.

April 2, 2020 | | Category: Heavy Haul

Transporting Heavy Machinery With The Right Service

Heavy machinery like dump trucks, excavators, tractors, and more are essential for any building or construction work. As important as the heavy machinery is to complete a job, it is also important to ensure the heavy machinery is transported and delivered on time. However, getting the machinery to Point B from Point A can be a challenging process.

Some companies will have their own vehicles that they use for shipping. However, other businesses will rely on a transportation service to move heavy machinery. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of what the shipping process consists of. Many businesses are under the impression that it is not safe to transport heavy machinery.

We understand that you may be worried about the safety of your heavy machinery when it needs to be transported. After all, the heavy machinery you need to transport can be quite expensive. However, transportation services that are used to move heavy machinery have the skills and the knowledge that is needed to safely move vehicles.

If you are worried about how reliable a transportation service may be, we encourage you to ask questions about their shipping process. A good transportation service will not be afraid to answer any questions you may have.

Many businesses also try to avoid using transportation services because of the fear that the pricing will be too high or unpredictable. The transportation service you choose should be able to give you a proper quote at the beginning of the process.

While it may seem like choosing the transportation service will be the best route to take, it is one of the biggest mistakes many businesses make. Some transportation services may offer the lowest price, but they may not meet your specific needs when it comes to transporting your heavy equipment to a location during a specific delivery window.

It is important to choose a transportation service that can fulfill your needs and has a pricing option that fits your budget. Great Western Transportation has the ability to safely transport your heavy equipment during your specified delivery window. We have the skills and the experience it takes to have a successful transport.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for a quote or with any shipping questions or concerns you may have.

March 30, 2020 | | Category: Heavy Haul

Flatbed Trucking: Transporting Equipment To A Job Site

One of the most common types of trailers that are used for hauling time-sensitive shipments and construction equipment to and from a job site is a flatbed trailer. Why are flatbed trailers used more often when construction equipment needs to be transported?

Flatbed trailers are used often because of their ability to carry construction equipment and building materials up to nearly 50,000 pounds. Also, flatbed trailers will generally have a length that can range between 48 feet to over 50 feet.

Flatbed trailers are known for their capability to handle nearly everything. When construction equipment and other building materials need to be transported, one will need a flexible form of transportation. Flatbed trailers are some of the most versatile trailers in the trucking industry. Flatbed trailers are used to transport the following(and more) materials:

  • Bricks
  • Lumber
  • Scaffolding

Another reason flatbed trailers are used so often because of the ability to add and remove materials on the trailer. The flat surface of the trailer makes loading and unloading a little easier when compared to using other types of trailers. It is important to remember that using a forklift may be necessary to safely load and unload heavy construction equipment.

Flatbed trailers and trucks will continue to be an essential piece of equipment in the transportation and construction industry. When one needs to transport heavy loads and loads that contain oddly-shaped equipment, flatbed trucking is often the go-to transportation method.

Flatbed trucks can also be used to transport tractors and other farm equipment. Flatbed trucking is generally the preferred method to transport the farm equipment because driving the farm equipment from one location to another may not be the safest way to transport it.

If you would like more information about how flatbed trucking can be used and its benefits, we encourage you to contact us, Great Western Transportation, today.

 

March 16, 2020 | | Category: Flatbed

Safely Transporting Heavy Machinery

Two of the key elements of safely transporting heavy machinery are logistics and planning. Oversized loads can present a variety of transportation challenges that may require more than one method of transportation. Thankfully, with careful planning and the right tools, you will be able to safely move your heavy machinery.

Tips for a Safe Transport

  • Consult with a professional transportation service to learn more about safe heavy machinery transportation
  • Do not forget about special guidelines and requirements that may arise during the transport
  • Plan ahead
  • Secure the necessary permits ahead of time
  • Have a clear understanding of the transportation route

The safe transport of your heavy machinery will mean more than ensuring the machinery is operating efficiently. Safe transportation of heavy machinery will also mean ensuring the machinery goes through each state safely. Also, safe transportation means ensuring that everyone you are sharing the road with will be safe.

A professional transportation service will ensure you have a reliable and cost-effective transport of your heavy machinery. It is important to choose the right transportation service when you are looking to transport any type or style of heavy machinery. At Great Western Transportation, one of our missions is to exceed all of your expectations. We are committed to ensuring your heavy machinery arrives at the destination you have chosen.

We can work with your team to provide a full plan for the heavy machinery, from the early stage to the final stage. It does not matter what type of heavy machinery you will need to transport, one of our specialists will be able to help you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us today to request a quote.

We can perform jobs of various sizes. It does not matter if you need to use one piece of equipment or if you need to completely relocate, we are here to help you.

March 4, 2020 | | Category: Heavy Haul

Coronavirus Information

For those concerned about the coronavirus:

Subject: What I am doing for the upcoming COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic

by James Robb, MD UC San Diego

Dear Colleagues, as some of you may recall, when I was a professor of pathology at the University of California San Diego, I was one of the first molecular virologists in the world to work on coronaviruses (the 1970s). I was the first to demonstrate the number of genes the virus contained. Since then, I have kept up with the coronavirus field and its multiple clinical transfers into the human population (e.g., SARS, MERS), from different animal sources.

The current projections for its expansion in the US are only probable, due to continued insufficient worldwide data, but it is most likely to be widespread in the US by mid to late March and April.

Here is what I have done and the precautions that I take and will take. These are the same precautions I currently use during our influenza seasons, except for the mask and gloves.:

1) NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.

2) Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches. elevator buttons, etc.. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove.

3) Open doors with your closed fist or hip – do not grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. Especially important on bathroom and post office/commercial doors.

4) Use disinfectant wipes at the stores when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat in grocery carts.

5) Wash your hands with soap for 10-20 seconds and/or use a greater than 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from ANY activity that involves locations where other people have been.

6) Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your home’s entrances. AND in your car for use after getting gas or touching other contaminated objects when you can’t immediately wash your hands.

7) If possible, cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to. The clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more!

What I have stocked in preparation for the pandemic spread to the US:

1) Latex or nitrile latex disposable gloves for use when going shopping, using the gasoline pump, and all other outside activity when you come in contact with contaminated areas.

Note: This virus is spread in large droplets by coughing and sneezing. This means that the air will not infect you! BUT all the surfaces where these droplets land are infectious for about a week on average – everything that is associated with infected people will be contaminated and potentially infectious. The virus is on surfaces and you will not be infected unless your unprotected face is directly coughed or sneezed upon. This virus only has cell receptors for lung cells (it only infects your lungs) The only way for the virus to infect you is through your nose or mouth via your hands or an infected cough or sneeze onto or into your nose or mouth.

2) Stock up now with disposable surgical masks and use them to prevent you from touching your nose and/or mouth (We touch our nose/mouth 90X/day without knowing it!). This is the only way this virus can infect you – it is lung-specific. The mask will not prevent the virus in a direct sneeze from getting into your nose or mouth – it is only to keep you from touching your nose or mouth.

3) Stock up now with hand sanitizers and latex/nitrile gloves (get the appropriate sizes for your family). The hand sanitizers must be alcohol-based and greater than 60% alcohol to be effective.

4) Stock up now with zinc lozenges. These lozenges have been proven to be effective in blocking coronavirus (and most other viruses) from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx. Use as directed several times each day when you begin to feel ANY “cold-like” symptoms beginning. It is best to lie down and let the lozenge dissolve in the back of your throat and nasopharynx. Cold-Eeze lozenges is one brand available, but there are other brands available.

I, as many others do, hope that this pandemic will be reasonably contained, BUT I personally do not think it will be. Humans have never seen this snake-associated virus before and have no internal defense against it. Tremendous worldwide efforts are being made to understand the molecular and clinical virology of this virus. Unbelievable molecular knowledge about the genomics, structure, and virulence of this virus has already been achieved. BUT, there will be NO drugs or vaccines available this year to protect us or limit the infection within us. Only symptomatic support is available.

I hope these personal thoughts will be helpful during this potentially catastrophic pandemic. You are welcome to share this email. Good luck to all of us!

March 3, 2020 | | Category: General

Heavy Haul Trucking: Fulfilling Your Trucking Needs

Oversized loads and heavy hauls can bring a variety of hurdles and challenges for anyone who has taken on a heavy haul trucking project. Heavy haul trucking projects will come with guidelines and requirements that shippers may not have experienced before, and this can lead to costly complications.

The complications that can be affiliated with the shipment process and the transportation process related to heavy hauls can include choosing the right transportation service for moving the heavy equipment to acquiring the required permits that will be necessary to complete the shipment.

Also, there will be some heavy haul trucking projects that will require additional plans and strategies due to the specific routes that will need to be taken. It is important to find a heavy haul trucking service for the transportation of these shipments. When you are searching for a transportation service that can fulfill your heavy haul and oversized transportation needs, it is important to find a transportation service that is available to all types of customers.

It should not matter if you are one of the major shippers in your industry or if you are an individual buyer, you should be able to receive the professional service you need. You can find a transportation service that will be able to assist you with your one-time project or your regular oversized loads and heavy haul shipments.

With our transportation service at Great Western Transportation, we have the ability to handle the transporting of heavy machinery, construction equipment, and other heavy hauls and oversized loads. If you are preparing to complete a heavy haul or oversized load shipment for a one-time transport or if you have plans to complete consistent shipments, we want to use our trucking experience and knowledge to help you have a successful oversized load or heavy haul project.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us today for information about our services.

February 25, 2020 | | Category: Heavy Haul